How to make a squirrel feeder for hunting
If you want to attract more squirrels to your yard, try making your own homemade squirrel feeder. It’s a cheap and easy project to undertake, and you can use the plans to create several feeders for different locations.
You can leave a comment below if you have any questions, and I will answer all of them in the comments section. You can use a mason jar to make your own feeder.
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Attracting Squirrels With Feeders
Another great way to attract more squirrels to your yard is to make a feeder out of a small plastic bottle. This type of feeder is made from two liters of wood. You can use it for a wide-mouth bowl or a deep box style feeder.
A bowl can be made out of cedar or lumber, and is very sturdy and will keep squirrels from going through it. After that, you can fill the jar with various kinds of seeds and nuts and place it near your garden.
Read Also: What To Feed A Squirrel In Captivity
To make a squirrel feeder, you can use a 2-liter plastic bottle. Simply fill it with food and hang it from a tree. Aside from this, you’ll also need a screwdriver, wood screws, and corn. For the jar, you’ll need a 1x6x4 board, a wood screw, and a 1/2 gallon pickle jar.
To make a bowl, you’ll need to pre-drill each of the wooden parts and attach them to a longboard. Next, you’ll need to attach the jar.
One great way to attract squirrels to your yard is to build a wooden box or mini picnic table. To make this, you need a 2-liter plastic bottle cut to the right size, a 1x6x4 board, and a screw. You’ll need a 1″ screw to attach the jar, and corn. If you want to add a patio to the feeder, you can add a patio or a ladder to it.
Alternatively, you can use a mini picnic table as a squirrel feeder. To make the feeder, you’ll need cedar or lumber, wood screws, a 1x6x4 board, and corn. Using the cedar board, you’ll need to skew the corn and place the jar on top. Once the corn is inside, the squirrels will be attracted to the food and enjoy the company.
Once you’ve found the right materials, the next step is to make a homemade squirrel feeder. You can either buy an inexpensive plastic bottle or cut cedar or lumber to fit the dimensions of your feeder. You can also use an old espresso bottle to make a feeder for the squirrels. Aside from this, you can even make a wood-frame-and-screw-based feeder.
If you’re a beginner in woodworking, you can use a mini picnic table as a squirrel feeder. You’ll need cedar or lumber cut to the proper dimensions and a screwdriver. You’ll also need corn and wood-skewered nuts. Then, you’ll need to attach the jar to the base of the tree. Then, attach the board to the jar.
Besides the mini picnic table, you can also make your own squirrel feeder. You’ll need two ltr of cedar or lumber and a 1x6x4 board. You’ll need a one-inch-deep jar, a wood screw, and corn to fill it. Creating a DIY squirrel feeder is a great way to attract more squirrels. Soak the corn in the morning, and the seeds will fall out and feed the squirrels.
Final Thoughts
A squirrel feeder can be a hanging or box-shaped feeder. It can hold nuts or grains. It can be made from scrap lumber and is an excellent way to attract more squirrels to your yard. To make the feeder, ensure that the woods are perpendicular to each other.
Once the corn is in place, it will be easy for the squirrels to access the corn. The wood will also help keep the squirrels out of your garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to make a squirrel feeder for hunting?
Just attach a variety of boards, buckets, open-faced bird feeders, and a small platform to a tree trunk, pole, or even a wooden fence. Drill a few large screws through the platform so they poke up above the wood, and then push a dried corncob onto each screw.
What can I use for a squirrel feeder?
You can use a soda, water, or Gatorade bottle. Then, stick a few twigs through the container to provide a place for the squirrels to sit, and cut holes just above those twigs.. Fill the bottle with treats like seeds or nuts, similar to a DIY bird feeder
How do you make a bungee feeder for squirrels?
Get an ear of corn on the cob, raw or cooked, and tie a small rope around it. Attach the corn to the hook on the bungee cord. The corn should be a few inches from the ground at this point, so the squirrels can easily find it. Once the squirrels know there is food hanging from a rope, shorten the rope
How do you make a milk jug squirrel feeder?
Thoroughly clean the empty milk jug to ensure that no milk residue remains inside the jug. Cut a “window” large enough for a squirrel, chipmunk or bird to be able to access the food inside. This window should leave several inches of the jug remaining below it to hold the food.
How do you attract squirrels quickly?
To quickly attract the hungry rodents. Scatter corn on the ground at the base of trees, hang corn cobs from tree branches, and fill bird feeders with nuts that are popular with squirrels, such as walnuts, hickory nuts and acorns.
Can squirrels climb PVC piping?
No, they cannot, especially when it’s wide enough. When you cover your bird feeder’s pole with PVC pipe, it creates a slippery surface that ensures that the squirrels can’t climb up because they can’t grip it easily like a tree.
Jessica Watson is a PHD holder from the University of Washington. She studied behavior and interaction between squirrels and has presented her research in several wildlife conferences including TWS Annual Conference in Winnipeg.
